Stingray Cuddles and Shallow Water Experience
Highlights
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Exclusive cuddly encounter with rays and stingrays in Port Stephens
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Shallow water experience feeding and petting rays and sharks
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Wildlife encounter for all ages
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Shallow water experience in both lagoons with animal food provided
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Wetsuit hire plus wear and keep souvenir socks
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Feel the love of the most affectionate and friendliest rays and stingrays
More info
Inclusions
- Entry to centre
- 20-minute small group encounter with rays and stingrays
- Shallow water experience in both lagoons, with food provided for the sharks and rays
- Wetsuit hire plus wear and keep souvenir socks
- Educational talks from experienced fish keepers
- Experienced guide
Time
- This experience is 2h 20min in duration
- Please allow two hours for the shallows encounter and 20 minutes for the stingray cuddles experience
Location
- This experience is located at Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters at 2 Jessie Rd, Anna Bay NSW 2316.
What To Bring
- Please wear clothing over your swimwear for the shallows encounter
- Wetsuits are provided for the stingray cuddle experience
- Please have swimwear underneath
Terms And Conditions
- Suitable for all ages
- Children under 12 years need an adult accompanying
- Adults will have to purchase a ticket as well
Cancellation Policy
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Booking Information
- You must reschedule at least 24 hours in advance of your booking. Please contact the experience provider directly to reschedule.
- Maximum of 6 participants per session.
- Spectators may watch from the edge with a valid entry ticket.
- This experience operates in all weather conditions.
- Please wear clothing over your swimwear for the shallows encounter. Wetsuits are provided for the stingray cuddle experience; please have swimwear underneath.
- This experience is wheelchair accessible. Entry into the shallow water is possible with assistance.
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